A Little Bit About Me…

A volunteer writes: I can see why she is called True Blue. True, she is blue but from the surrender’s notes I read, True Blue certainly sounds like a very loyal and most wonderful friend. “She is caring and likes to please”. She lived in harmony with many children and played well with big and small dogs. She was easy going, loving and playful. True Blue served well her humans as well as countless puppies while in her prime. As her family could not care for her anymore, she is waiting with us for a new beginning that will ensure love, stability and dignity for her golden years. True Blue is well mannered, collected and obedient. She is a great walker, does her business on the way and meets properly other dogs. In playgroups with her peers, males and females, she truly enjoys herself like a much younger gal. She comes when called, sits on command. There is a reason of course why she has been chosen to meet visitors to our centers(we call her a corporate dog). True Blue likes to sit calmly by my feet, enjoying caresses, treats and just day dreaming….She provides a moment of peace to whoever , staff or volunteer taking care of her…If you like and know how to care for seniors, True Blue is a real treat, a gentle dame who could embellish your days with her faithful and loving presence. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Another volunteer writes: On her bed, looking regal as can be, Ms. True Blue watches me approach and stands up to greet me with a quiet tail wag. This is my first date with this gorgeous gal, but her reputation of being beyond amazing has preceded her. Will she live up to my expectations? You bet! And more! She’s smaller than I expected her to be, housetrained, great on leash, has a sign on her kennel reading ‘Staff Pick of the Week’, and is easy peasy to be with. Her outstanding resume as a family dog, her amazing choreography with different dogs in playgroup, her sweetness with people, her ease of taking treats, her sweet expression as she looks up, this is a dog I would make mine in a heartbeat if I could. But you, lucky adopter will have that chance. All you have to do is ask to meet True Blue and she’ll become your heart dog in no time.

A volunteer writes: As she strides down the street, she is calm and collected, and not so interested in all the stuff going on around her. Just calmly walking down the street, not pulling on the leash at all as some dogs of her breed do. She’s gentle and sweet and nice to be around. Overall, she’s just a very calm and easy-going and well behaved dog.

Let’s get to know each other a bit more…

Basic Information: Blue is a male, 11 year old, large breed dog. Blue was found in a park by his previous owner 6 years ago. Blue was surrendered due to his previous owner no longer being able to care for him as a pet.

How is this dog around strangers? Around strangers, Blue is friendly/outgoing.

How is this dog around children? Blue spend time with both younger children and younger children. Around children he is relaxed, playful, respectful, and usually tolerant. With children, Blue plays gently and exuberantly.

How is this dog around other dogs? Around other dogs, Blue is relaxed, playful, and, respectful. Blue plays with other dogs gently and exuberantly. Blue lived/spend time with 1 other dog with his previous ownership, an elderly, small breed dog.

How is this dog around cats? Blue has never lived with a cat. The few interactions that Blue has had with cats were when someone visited the home with cats. The previous owner of Blue noted that there were only negative interactions between Blue and the visiting cats.

Resource guarding: If someone tried to touch Blue’s bowl/food, take Blue’s bone/rawhide/treat away, takes Blue’s toy she would react in a friendly manner, and, would not be bothered.

Bite history: There is no record of Blue biting a person, or, another animal.
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium Level of Energy

Other Notes: If someone were to push/pull Blue off of furniture, disturb Blue while Blue is resting/sleeping, hold/restrain Blue, give Blue a bath, brush Blue, trim Blue’s nails/touch Blue’s feet Blue would not be bothered by it, and, would react in a friendly manner. If someone unfamiliar approached the property, or, if someone unfamiliar approached a family member Blue may react by barking and growling.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No

Medical Notes : Blue does not have any health injuries or medical issues. The last time that Blue was seen by a veterinarian was two years ago.

For a New Family to Know : Blue’s previous owner describes Blue as friendly, affectionate, playful, and, shy. Blue’s previous owner’s favorite things about Blue are that Blue is caring, and, likes to please. Blue’s favorite activities are going out for a walk, going to the dog run, and, playing with children. Blue’s favorite toy are “Kongs”. Blue has been kept as a mostly indoors pet. Blue tends to sleep next to the bed. Blue eats both dry and wet food, specifically, of the brand Pedigree and Eukaneba. Blue’s favorite treats are milkbones, and, dental sticks.

Behavior Notes: Blue can be energetic, and, pull hard on the leash when on the way outside to go for a walk. When home, Blue tends to stay in one favorite spot. Blue is very house-trained. Blue rarely or never has accidents in the home. Blue usually goes potty on a newspaper/wee-wee pad, or, outside on the cement or gravel/dirt. When left alone in the home, Blue is well-behaved, and, goes potty indoors. Blue is never left in a yard. Blue is crate-trained, and, can be in a crate for an extended period of time. Blue knows the commands, sit, come, down, stay, and, heel. For exercise, Blue would go on on-leash walks and off-leash walks, and, would tread close by their previous owner when going out for a walk. On a leash, Blue does not pull on a leash.

My medical notes are…

Details on my behavior are…

Date of assessment: 19-Dec-2017
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.

Summary: True Blue slowly approached the assessor in the assessment room. She was aloof during the assessment, but allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary (1): 12/19: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, True Blue engages in bouncy play. She offers appropriate correction for mounting.

Date of initial: 18-Dec-2017
Summary: True Blue was very tense.

ENERGY LEVEL: true Blue’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Whoever adopted/rescued her, bless you! I met her at acc, she was in the first cage from the 1st door you go in. She was having a beauty sleep when I approached her so I left her alone. She is a beautiful senior girl. Merry Christmas!

I am watching True Blue’s videos and enjoying them..She has a lot of sass for an older gal, and a little flirt ..I really love her this girl….True Blue is 11 years old and an owner surrender ..Owner had Blue for 6 years, and is being given up because owner can no longer care for her.. Blue is friendly and outgoing with strangers.. .. . Relaxed playful respectful tolerant of chi,ldren, and plays gently and exuberantly..Relaxed playful respectful, plays gently and exuberantly with dogs..Lived with a smaller elderly dog in the home..Not a fan of cats..No resourse guarding food or toys..No bite history.. Housetrained..Doesn’t mind being pushed off couch, bothered when sleeping, being restrained, baths, brushed, nails trimmed feet touched.. Friendly affectionate playful shy…Blue likes to please his owners..He goes on walks and runs.Pulls hard on the leash..When off the leash, Blue stays by owner…Loves to play with children…He plays with kongs..He sleeps in his own bed in the ownes room..He is an inside dog..He uses wee wee pads and news paper, but also goes out potty outside…He is well behaved in the home alone, and uses the we wee pads..he is crate trained, knows commands..he loves dental sticks and milk bones..At the Care center he aced his behavior evaluation, and allowed all handling..He is suitable for the person with average amount of dog experience..All I have to say is WOW!!! This dog is amazing, Perfect ideal dog, that would fit into any family situation..seems like a lot of fun for the kiddies, or perfect for the older couple with a calm respectful companion, however he does pull hard on the leash.. Adopt this amazing girl, and give her a new home for the New Year..If you cannot commit long term or would like to give her a try, before commiting, foster her at no cost to you..Contact Help Deskon Rescues who offer free fostering. Share and find True Blue her new home..Pledging gets her noticed by the rescue, and pays for her care..True Blue certainly lives up to her name, and would make you a loving faithful companion..Don’t let ACC take this very special girls life away from us.

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